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Saskatchewan Economic Development Association
P.O. Box 113
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3K1
ph : 306.384.5817
fax : 306.384.5818
verona.thibault@seda.sk.ca
Executive Director :
Verona Thibault
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| Program Overview | Introductory Modules | Workshops | Fee Structure | Leadership Program |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF CANADA PROGRAMS
Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.)
The program is designed to identify competencies, both in academic background and practical experience. The professional so qualifying will be granted the professional designation, Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) that will signify his credentials. This designation requires re-certification every three years.
Certificate in Economic Development
Completion of requirements for a two part program, referred to as Year 1 and Year 2, lead to a Certificate in Economic Development awarded jointly by the Economic Development Program, University of Waterloo and the Economic Developers Association of Canada. Year 1 and Year 2 are each week long courses comprising lectures, workshops, role playing and small group projects led by experts in their fields.
Diploma Program
The Diploma in Economic Development is awarded by the Senate of the University of Waterloo. The Diploma Program is open to those who have obtained the Economic Development Certificate.
Masters in Local Economic Development
As Canada's only graduate program in Local Economic Development (LED), the Master's of Applied Environmental Studies program prepares students for careers in local, regional, and community economic development. As well, many economic development professionals take the program to upgrade their skills and earn a specialized Master's degree.
For those wishing to complete the economic development education program and obtain their professional designation (the EcD), the following criteria apply:
A minimum of three years of economic development experience and a minimum accumulation of 45 points is required to apply to write the certification examination. The point system which became effective January1, 1988 (updated 1993) is as follows: (Revised - January 1997).
Completion of EDAC Year 1 (University of Waterloo)
Completion of EDAC Year 1 (University of Sherbrooke)
Completion of EDAC Year 2 (University of Waterloo)
Completion of EDAC Year 2 (University of Sherbrooke)
Completion of EDAC, University of Waterloo Thesis
Completion of University of Sherbrooke Examination
EDAC - Conference (obtained within the past three years)
EDAC - Pre-Conference Seminars
Relevant Degree* (Undergrad)
Relevant Graduate Degree**
Masters - MAES
EDAC Accredited Courses (Various, to a maximum of) |
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
15 points
15 points
2 points
8 points
10 points
5 points
20 points
20 points |
* A relevant undergraduate degree must contain course work in at least five(5) technical skill areas.
** A relevant graduate degree must specialize in one (1) of the eleven (11) technical skill areas.(Transcripts must be supplied to the EDAC office).
The following SEDA Modules and Provincial Events carry the associated value towards EcD certification*:
Successful completion of SEDA Modules I through IV
SEDA Provincial Conferences
SEDA Business Retention & Expansion Workshop
The Pacific Institute Investing in Your Community Leadership Program
Cluster Facilitator Training
APEC Business Counseling Program |
8 points
2 points
4 points
5 points
6 points
6 points |
*SEDA education offerings and conferences together with accredited EDAC courses cannot exceed a maximum of 20 points towards EcD certification.
Re-Certification
This is a mandatory aspect of the program. Continuing education has been deemed vital for re-certification once every three years. All Certified Economic Developers will have to demonstrate that they have maintained competence through continuing education, which includes attendance at accredited programs.
For more information on the Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) visit www.edac.ca. or contact Penny Gardiner EDAC Executive Director at admin@edac.ca
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